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Stage 4 colon cancer patient encourages colonoscopies

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A stage 4 colon cancer patient is encouraging people to get colonoscopies as doctors see a rise in cases among younger adults.

Breakdown
  • March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, promoting year-round screenings
  • Jimmy Kinder diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 50, shares his journey 16s
  • Newer treatments like immunotherapy and ablation are being explored 51s
  • Colorectal cancer rates are rising among people under 45-50 55s
  • Guidelines recommend colonoscopies starting at age 45, or earlier with family history 1m 29s
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